Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

At Orchard Head we want all of our pupils to be able to make the most of their education and know that they are a valuable member of the school community, regardless of their particular needs.

We give pupils with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) the support that they need, along with a broad and balanced curriculum. We work closely with families to help their children succeed and go on to the next stage of their education with confidence. We aim high with our SEND pupils and we expect their results to be better than the national average.

Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) is in charge of our SEND work at Orchard Head and organises support for individual pupils, including those who have Educational Health and Care Plans.

SENCo: Mrs J Carr
SEND and Inclusion School Governor: Mrs Amanda Small

Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator can be contacted at:

Mrs J Carr
Orchard Head Junior, Infant & Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 2NJ

admin@orchardhead.patrust.org.uk
01977 723495

SEND Local Offer

All Local Authorities are required to publish a Local Offer. The aim is to help anyone to easily find information about the services, activities and support available in the local area for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities and their families. This information includes health, social care, education, leisure and information from charities and support groups. You can find Wakefield’s Local Offer here.